Disney just confirmed the full festival lineup for early 2026 at EPCOT, including official dates for both the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.
Here’s what families need to know:
Festival of the Arts 2026: January 16 to February 23
The Festival of the Arts returns for a six week run filled with creative food studios, interactive art experiences, and Disney on Broadway performances. This event consistently ranks as one of the most relaxing and best paced festivals of the year.
Here’s what you can expect during the 2026 lineup:
- Artistic food booths with some of EPCOT’s most photogenic dishes
- Live Disney on Broadway concerts each night
- Chalk art, mural walls, and hands on art classes
- The popular Figment’s Brush with the Masters scavenger hunt
- Festival merchandise that tends to sell out early
If you’re visiting during January or February, this is an easy festival to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed.
Flower and Garden Festival 2026: March 4 to June 1
Disney also confirmed the return of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, running from March 4 to June 1. This is the most visually stunning festival EPCOT hosts each year.
Flower and Garden brings:
- Dozens of character topiaries
- Outdoor kitchens with fresh, seasonal dishes
- Detailed gardens and walk through displays
- The Garden Rocks Concert Series
- Almost 90 days of peak spring color
This festival tends to draw medium to heavy crowds, especially during spring break. It’s easily my favorite festival. The Garden Rocks Concert Series usually has a few can’t miss acts (especially for us Millennials).
What’s Next
Disney will release food booth menus, concert schedules, and merchandise previews closer to each festival’s opening date. I’ll update this guide as soon as those details drop.
If you want help planning a 2026 Disney World trip around festival dates or need advice on the best weeks to visit EPCOT, you can always reach out for a free quote.
